WEB LINKS

Country StudiesThe Library of Congress Federal Research Division has prepared a series of books that are detailed studies of 85 countries, which are now available online. Historic background of each country, as well as political, social, economic and national security information.

Presents an introduction to the international resources of the Library of Congress. It provides information about the international collection, a set of links to "electronic resources on the nations of the world selected by Library of Congress subject experts," links to research guides and databases on subjects such as country studies and global legal information, and access to other related material.

World Fact BookProduced by the CIA, this quick reference guide provides information about the economics, geography and political conditions of 267 countries around the globe. Includes color flag reproductions, statistics and maps.